Since January, 2010, this blog has been dedicated to year-round coverage of the New York theater scene and, particularly, the annual Tony Awards race. The site features commentary on each production and its chances at nominations or wins, with keen insights into voter trends, leading to expert predictions.

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Eddie Redmayne Joins "Les Miz" Cast

The cast for the upcoming film version of Broadway's smash hit musical Les Miz is growing. Tony winner Eddie Redmayne, who won a featured actor in a play Tony for his performance in Red, has signed on to play Marius in the film. Other confirmed cast members are Russell Crowe as Javert, Hugh Jackman as Jean Valjean, Anne Hathaway as Fantine, and Helena Bonham Carter as Madame Thenardier. Geoffrey Rush is in talks to play Monsieur Thenardier.